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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 59 reviews

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Customers regard Dead Island's gameplay favorably, with many appreciating its consistent design and visuals. The game's price point is also frequently praised as reasonable and attractive. However, some customers find the storyline to be underwhelming and lacking a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the game seems to offer a good value for its cost, despite some narrative shortcomings.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simply Stunning!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This review is for Dead Island:Game of the Year Edition for Playstation 3. This game is simply a stunning masterpiece....i have beaten the game but with so much to do including side missions and game play,there are over 60+ hours of play herein if you do everything like i did. 3 DLC Packs are included... 1.Bloodbath Arena.. 2.Ryder White Episode 3.The Ripper Weapon Blueprint this game is open world..go anywhere and do anything herein...with the exception of 2 or 3 missions which require you to complete it before moving on. Graphics are great and the environment is stunning...it captures the world of zombies to a tee. Only 2 problems i have found with this game is sometimes it can get repetitive. For Example...you go into a certain areas..you clear zombies out of it and 2 seconds later they are back and you haveta do it again.they should have made it to where you can actually remove zombies out of certain area to make it safer for others to come out of hiding.This is NOT the case.2nd is time and time again the game will glitch,not badly mind you.but you will notice it...last play through it froze 1 time.and hasnt froze since.so there are some glitches but not enough to really disrupt gameplay.These are also the only 2 cons i have found in this game.... Play by yourself or even play in a 4 Player Co-Op..or play online with other Network Players...I recommend this game wholeheartedly.. It is reasonably priced and well worth the money.This is by far one of my favorite games ever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tropical Nightmare with Friends

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Welcome to Banoi, a lush tropical paradise located off the coast of Papua New Guinea. Oh, I forgot to mention one thing, the island is infested with zombies. Dead Island is an open world action role-playing game (RPG). The game takes place on a fictional island off the coast of Papua New Guinea, consisting of weapons that range from paddles, machetes, guns, knives and many more. Guns arrive pretty late in the game, but ranged weapons are not the main focus in Dead Island. The game is mainly focused on melee combat. Melee Weapons in the game break very easily, but you can repair and upgrade them (guns too) at the nearest workbench. You can also create new weapons, and modify current ones using items you fine scattered across the island. You also can sell and buy items that are in your inventory. Another great feature of the game is that it has skill trees, when you level up you will be granted with one skill point which you can use to upgrade certain attributes in either the survival, combat, or fury sections in one of the skill trees. You earn XP by killing zombies, or completing quests. There are different types of zombies, Walkers, infected, thugs, rams, suiciders, butchers and floaters. Each "breed" of zombies has it's own attributes, for example the infected are fast, and the suiciders will explode when you get to close. The butchers and floaters arrive a little later in the game. The game also consists of 3 areas, these areas are, the Resort, the City, and the Jungle. Each area has a different "feel" to it. The very first area you start out in is the Resort. Each of the three areas in the game are relatively large, but the Jungle is the largest one out of the three by far. The game also has it's flaws, the game does have some graphical issues. For example, when you move to another area, the scenery takes about 20-30 seconds to settle. As well as the scenery, when you equip another weapon, (especially a firearm) it will look a little diluted, but will only take about 3 seconds for it to pass. The game also has an option of co-op play. An icon will appear on the right side of the screen informing you what player is nearby. You can join their game, or they can can join yours with a press of a button, with no loss of progress. You can have up to four players fight alongside you in co-op. There are also vehicles in the game (mainly pickup trucks) which can hold up to four players. The voice acting in the game is sometimes cheesy, and the game does not really go into depth with the characters story lines, but that does not take away from the fun you will have playing Dead Island. Enjoy your stay at Banoi!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good game for $20

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For $20 this is a pretty good game. Good graphics, very gory. Its weird playing in single player mode but all the cut scenes have you with a group of the other selectable characters (Where were they all at when Zombies were attacking me left and right!!!???) This isnt a ground breaking game or anything, but it was a good hold over while I waited for GTA V!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Co-Op Game for Excellent Price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was rather slow at first, but once I learned the mechanics of the game and started killing zombies, it became enjoyable. It's a great game for the price and I recommend it to anyone who likes co-op games. The ability to jump in and out of other co-op games with ease works well. It's even good for single play, but co-op is where this game shines.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the graphics of the game in PS3. I love the plot they put the characters in. Something I would like them to do is change the way of weapons disintegrate in the hands. He can just throw all the pieces to the zombies. I like the nature and detail they put to it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Zombies

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lots of zombies! Good game to play. My brother really enjoyed it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Story

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great melee survival

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If not for the occasional freeze or bug this would be the perfect melee survival game by far. If you can stand a substandard story and some bugs you'll find this game rewarding.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is one of my favorite zombie games, I highly reccommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I like a good zombie game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a fun one, but I do like zombie games. Anytime you can run a few over in your truck is a good time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Super entertaining!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great game! Lots of quests and different missions to keep you fully engaged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Game is A Great Experience and Can Make you jump a little from time to time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Buy this

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yes, this is a very fun game but not suitable for children

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More intense than the previous game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you played the previous game you will enjoy this one as well. Unlike other games, they didn't change the gameplay. You can make adjustments which also adds to the player's experience. The zombie fights are more challenging which can get irritating when a horde comes after you, but it shouldn't be too easy or else it's pointless to play. Lots of great weapon modifications help you out along the way.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great game for a good price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had some friends pick this game up. It was resonably priced so I bought it to. I have enjoyed it so far. I like that you can complete the story solo or with online friends.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great graphics

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The graphics are amazing, feel like you are there and the people, zombies real to life. The areanas keep you wanting more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My cousin loves this games. Great story line a good amount of action. If you like the shootem up games this one is for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
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    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Decent game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Only halfway through but good game so far. First person zombie killing... really fun but gets slightly repetitive. Recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Kids love it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Kids love playing this game they love zombies and they like the fighting or shooter games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome zombie killing game

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The game play is great; continually smashing zombie faces in turns out to be an awesome stress reliever.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The beginning was hard for me but once I got the hang of it I got stuck on the game

    I would recommend this to a friend
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